Uveal melanoma (UM) management is based on tumor, characteristics, prognostic factors, local availability of, treatment modalities, and patient preference.1 A detailed, discussion between the physician and the patient helps, navigate the complex shared decision-making process, (see Chapter 7). Herein, we discuss UM treatment, options (Mind map 28-1).
Chapter Keyword: treatment
Patient Counseling in Ocular Oncology
Patient counseling is one of the most important aspects of ocular oncology (Mind map 7-1). It starts with devel-oping a rapport with the patient and continues as an element of teaching about their medical problem. It affects future recovery, psychological stability, and fol¬low-up compliance. Patient counseling helps patients develop realistic expectations for disease outcomes and has a lasting impact on the patient’s quality of life and perception of their care. The patient’s recollections of your counseling process will remain with them for the rest of their lives. This chapter teaches the basic con¬cepts of patient and family counseling for ophthalmic oncology. For this purpose, we utilize the most common primary intraocular tumors: RB in children and choroi¬dal melanoma in adults.